HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): The Indian Consulate, in collaboration with Shanti Fund, organized on Sunday, May 18, a Yoga session – Sunrise Yoga- at Jones Beach, followed by beach cleaning. Consul General of India Mr. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, accompanied by Consul Pragya Singh and a few others from the Consulate, enthusiastically participated. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pradhan welcomed the participants and appreciated the initiative taken by Mr. Vora of Shanti Fund. He also spoke about the upcoming International Day of Yoga on June 21.
Yoga Guru Anita Rana conducted the Yoga session, which the 50 odd participants thoroughly enjoyed.
The consulate provided T-shirts, yoga mats, luncheon, and beverages to all.
At hand were officials from the Parks and Beach division of the County who took great care of the volunteers.
Consul General with some participants ready for beach cleaning.A group of volunteers doing beach cleaning
Consul General Randhir Kumar Jaiswal meets with Parks department officials.
JONES BEACH, LONG ISLAND (TIP): The Consulate General of India, New York in partnership with Shanti Fund, and New York State Parks Department, organized a Beach Cleaning activity on May 21, 2023, at Jones Beach, Long Island, New York as part of G-20 ‘Beach Cleanup’. “Addressing marine litter” is one of the focus areas under India’s G20 Presidency. Keeping Gandhian ideals on cleanliness at centerstage, the beach cleanup drive was a part of India’s global initiative to bring attention to the problem of marine litter and the need to work together towards sustainable development of oceans. The activity also formed part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” – celebration of 75 years of India’s Independence.
Speaking on the occasion, Consul General Mr. Randhir Jaiswal, highlighted the message behind the theme of India’s G20 Presidency – ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. He emphasized the importance of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment) and the need to adopt sustainable and environment-friendly lifestyles. Beach cleanup activity helps in preserving and protecting the coastal and ocean ecosystems. Plastic wastes harm marine life.
It is a matter of urgency that we, the global community, address plastic waste dumping into the sea. The initiative will draw global attention to the need to combat coastal and marine pollution and the role of citizens and their participation in preventing and cleaning up marine litter. The event saw enthusiastic participation from the members of the community who came in large numbers including children to be part of the Swachhata Abhiyan and celebration of Mission LiFE.
NEW YORK (TIP): The Consulate General of India, New York is organizing a Beach Cleanup Activity on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 8.30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Jones Beach, Long Island, NY. Community Members have been invited to join the activity. They may register at
https://forms.gle/hCF9hb81p7KFeXRUA
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/kVgGC8GHG4uqAwpi7
Participants may use the above address link which is for the East Bath House parking lot. The group will meet there at 8.30 A.M. Participating individuals may please pre-fill the volunteer service agreement which will be collected on their arrival. Bags and gloves will be distributed and Jones Beach administrators will go over some safety protocols before participants go out onto the beach. They will be collecting the full bags as needed.
For any queries, Mr. AK Vijaykrishnan, Consul, Community Affairs may be contacted at 917-244-1905.
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